Traditional activities in Vall de Uxo
Friday, January 17
07:00 Forcall 95 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
"Esquellot" walk through the town.09:30 Betxi 13 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Bell Ringing and departure of the Pilgrimage towards the Muntanyeta of San Antonio, with the collaboration of the Quintos 2025, the Dulzaineros and Tabaleros Group, and the Musical Union of Betxí. On the way, the Town Hall will offer the pilgrims a salted and oiled bun.13:00 Forcall 95 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Les 12 velles. Ritual of the "Plantà del Maio" and fixing of the ribs. Previously, the "capolleta" will have been placed on top of the "Maio"17:30 Betxi 13 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Return of the Pilgrimage to the Parish Church, and at 18:00 h, sung Mass by the Parish Choir.23:00 Forcall 95 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
In the Plaza Mayor, at the end of the procession, lighting and burning of the barraca by the Honorary Cremaller and the Cremallers. Exaltation of the fire. The Saints, tied and bound by the "botargas", are placed in the barraca with flames where they are burned. Upon hearing the death of San Antonio, the "despullat", the "filoseta" and the "botargas" run around the barraca firing off rockets.00:00 Forcall 95 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
In the Plaza Mayor, lighting of the "tronques" which will remain lit for the three days of festivities.Saturday, January 18
10:00 Canals (Valencia) 107 Kms. Saint Anthony 2025
Departure of the festival participants Cuiros and Flag from the Main Square throughout the town, ending with the rounds to the parish church. Afterwards, blessing of the animals at the Main Square.12:00 Benicassim 44 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Gathering of peñas at the Festive Area. Then, they will tour the streets of the town accompanied by the charanga Banana Boom. Distribution of sangria to participants until supplies last.16:00 Quesa (Valencia) 100 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Entry of pines and wood to the bonfire until 19:00 h.17:00 Forcall 95 Kms. Anthony the Great 2025
Ploughing and sowing in the Plaza Mayor. A simulation that recalls an ancestral magical ceremony to ensure good harvests. Today, candies come out of the ground for the little ones. Carnival costume parade, which anticipates all others, is celebrated in Forcall with the San Antonio festival.
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